Fleet Training Naval Excercises Scheduled To Begin Wednesday

October 29, 1990

Fleet training naval exercises scheduled to begin Wednesday Fleet training exercises involving 23 U.S. Navy ships, including two U.S. aircraft carriers, and a Dutch frigate will be conducted in the western Atlantic and Puerto Rican operating areas beginning Wednesday.

The Commander U.S. Second Fleet, Vice Admiral Michael P. Kalleres, will conduct the exercises, which will run until Nov. 19.

Shore-based allied and U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force aircraft will also participate.

The exercises are designed to provide realistic, at-sea training for Navy and Marine Corps units and their commanders.